We will use this as an opportunity to show the world what we do. We like to show everyone that skiing rocks.

The World Cup is sort of what we do. The Olympics are sort of a bonus.

I'm very positive. My last three races at the World Cup I was on the podium and two of them I lost by a slim margin. I have nothing to worry about. I have all my equipment. Everything is falling in place.

They are not convinced I'm American; they think I'm Italian.

I knew I really had to put down a good run. I played it safe, and took risks when I could, and I came in the fastest, I guess.

It's really inspiring to see somebody go down so hard and come back and compete -- and do such a good job.